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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III Information [CR1]
« on: January 19, 2012, 12:05:16 AM »
the EOS ELAN 7 also has the Eye AF
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Site Information / Re: a thank you letter to Canon Rumors
« on: January 18, 2012, 11:06:32 PM »
Fundamentally Piracy in the digital domain was born because of the price fixing and price gouging the media companies have monopolised for decades.
the cost of production and distribution has fallen significantly yet they still price new movies and music at a certain level. This level is high enough to provide an incentive for people to look for ways around it.
There will always be a degree of copyright infringment everyone has to accept this as fact.
how much is determined by the price.
There is a threshold where if the content is priced low enough it provides a natual disincentive for people to bother with copyright infringement and you could draw a direct correlation between price vs copyright infringement. If providers priced their products more competatively then it would provide several distinct benefits to them and the government and global economy as a whole
1) They would increase sales volume - as price decreases the number of people that were trying to get it for free would no longer bother due to the lower costs, as they can just pop down to their local store and buy it on disc or download it from a purchased online source.
2) They would not need to spend the insane amount of resources on lawyers and chasing individuals for copyright infringement. I am sure just cutting the lawyers from this epic gravy train would fund some significant RRP cost cuts.
3) the governement could spend more time on real issues and probably get rid of some excess public servants saving the tax payers money.
4) Money and resources would no longer need to be wasted on DRM (digital right managment) because lets face it hackers take all of 5 seconds to get around this stuff.
5) people would be happier and more productive because the government would be meddeling and trying to micro-manage their individual lives to a lesser degree.
So in summary 1 simple action can cut piracy down to such small levels it would be hardly worth being worried about. Set the right price and let the free market run!
I will use the Apple app store as an example
while this gets a lot of flak for monopolistic behaviour and the walled garden approach it is successful because of the pricing. If you wanted to say purchase a computer game for your PC you have to pay say $50 - $100 of course people are going to look for ways of not paying this. however on the app store to buy a game for you phone costs say $1, $2 maybe $5 at these prices why would you even bother wasting your time trying to get it for free just buy it and enjoy it. This difference is orders of magnitude.
If media of games, albums and movies were priced the same (and they got rid of this DRM rubbish) 95% or more of people would just buy it.
Big media need to have a look at the business model they have run with for too long in the face of a rapidly changing world. It is such a simple concept these greed driven corporations dont see the wood for the trees
the cost of production and distribution has fallen significantly yet they still price new movies and music at a certain level. This level is high enough to provide an incentive for people to look for ways around it.
There will always be a degree of copyright infringment everyone has to accept this as fact.
how much is determined by the price.
There is a threshold where if the content is priced low enough it provides a natual disincentive for people to bother with copyright infringement and you could draw a direct correlation between price vs copyright infringement. If providers priced their products more competatively then it would provide several distinct benefits to them and the government and global economy as a whole
1) They would increase sales volume - as price decreases the number of people that were trying to get it for free would no longer bother due to the lower costs, as they can just pop down to their local store and buy it on disc or download it from a purchased online source.
2) They would not need to spend the insane amount of resources on lawyers and chasing individuals for copyright infringement. I am sure just cutting the lawyers from this epic gravy train would fund some significant RRP cost cuts.
3) the governement could spend more time on real issues and probably get rid of some excess public servants saving the tax payers money.
4) Money and resources would no longer need to be wasted on DRM (digital right managment) because lets face it hackers take all of 5 seconds to get around this stuff.
5) people would be happier and more productive because the government would be meddeling and trying to micro-manage their individual lives to a lesser degree.
So in summary 1 simple action can cut piracy down to such small levels it would be hardly worth being worried about. Set the right price and let the free market run!
I will use the Apple app store as an example
while this gets a lot of flak for monopolistic behaviour and the walled garden approach it is successful because of the pricing. If you wanted to say purchase a computer game for your PC you have to pay say $50 - $100 of course people are going to look for ways of not paying this. however on the app store to buy a game for you phone costs say $1, $2 maybe $5 at these prices why would you even bother wasting your time trying to get it for free just buy it and enjoy it. This difference is orders of magnitude.
If media of games, albums and movies were priced the same (and they got rid of this DRM rubbish) 95% or more of people would just buy it.
Big media need to have a look at the business model they have run with for too long in the face of a rapidly changing world. It is such a simple concept these greed driven corporations dont see the wood for the trees
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EOS Bodies / Re: Gray vs Authorized Resellers
« on: January 18, 2012, 10:28:31 PM »Where I live there is absolutely no issue getting a gray Canon item repaired at the authorized repair facility. It's business for their workshop.
A potential irritation with gray is if a warranty claim kicks in. You may have to jump through hoops to get the job done through your gray seller.
Ditto,
While I have never had to make a warranty claim from a hong kong based seller i have returned items i was not happy with for a credit towards another product.
Both have exceptional service
Digital Rev was one and also Ozdigital online
Ozdigital have a return address in NSW
this makes return costs if you have an issue significantly cheaper than having to send back to hong kong
I have purchased quite a few grey lenses off ebay
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EOS Bodies / Re: Still waiting for 5d mkiii but should I be?
« on: January 18, 2012, 09:17:46 PM »Well, just on a 350D with 18-55 so far. Only starting to get into photography for real, but really want something I can grow with. Haven't upgraded for 6 years or so, about time I reckon
ok so thats equal to 28.8mm on the wide end, the 24-105 will appear to give you a nice wide boost. you can do alot with this 1 lens. I would also recommend picking up the nifty 50 for around $100 the 50mm f1.8 just to allow you to play with shallow DoF and low light shooting. should keep you pretty busy until you get bitten by the gear bug
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EOS Bodies / Re: Still waiting for 5d mkiii but should I be?
« on: January 18, 2012, 09:02:12 PM »Is the 24-105mm kit lens any use? Seems very good valueyes this lens is also excellent value for money i have it too, you just may find it not quite wide enough compared to the 16-35 (really depends how wide you like to go for your landscapes. You also have to consider the 5D3 will cost more than current 5D2 prices and will have a hell of a wait due to demand for it. If you can get a good deal on the 5D2 kit with the 24-105 you will be happy with it. the other benefit of just going with the kit for now is if you decide you really need to go wider later you could look at a dedicated ultrawide prime these get expensive though. what focal lengths do you shoot with on what body at the moment?
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX vs 1D IV ??
« on: January 18, 2012, 08:55:16 PM »
i am hoping used 1D4 prices come down once the actual 1Dx start hitting the streets but i'm keen on getting it mostly for the 1.3 crop and higher res with better high iso over the 1D3 i have.
but i'm also keen to see if a new 7D2 might suit my needs too so i'm just in a holding pattern at the moment. if you can handle the extra cost of the 1Dx it will no doubt be an outstanding camera, but unless you have a pre-order you might be waiting quite a while...
but i'm also keen to see if a new 7D2 might suit my needs too so i'm just in a holding pattern at the moment. if you can handle the extra cost of the 1Dx it will no doubt be an outstanding camera, but unless you have a pre-order you might be waiting quite a while...
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EOS Bodies / Re: Still waiting for 5d mkiii but should I be?
« on: January 18, 2012, 08:17:45 PM »
If you primarily shoot landscape then a 5Dmk2 and a 16-35 f2.8L will provide you with outstanding value for money its one of my favourite lenses. you could also look at the 17-40 f4L but i personally think the 16-35 is worth the extra money.
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Software & Accessories / Re: EdMika adapter launch - 0.5mm FD-EOS dual-orientation adapter for super-teles
« on: January 18, 2012, 07:14:30 PM »
also If anyone else gets FD lenses with old perished lens caps I found these guys and ordered one to replace the original for daily use
http://www.lenscoat.com/hoodie-lens-caps-c-5.html
they are reasonably priced the genuine canon lens caps are expensive so i'll see how it is but cant really go wrong with neoprene covers
http://www.lenscoat.com/hoodie-lens-caps-c-5.html
they are reasonably priced the genuine canon lens caps are expensive so i'll see how it is but cant really go wrong with neoprene covers
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Site Information / Re: a thank you letter to Canon Rumors
« on: January 18, 2012, 05:46:44 PM »
This is quite pathetic for what is supposed to be a government running a "FREE" country. Most other western countries wont be far behind I am sure.
I have lived and worked all over the world and increasingly in recent times I find that while China as well as other developing nations are embracing a free market, the western nations / developed nations are moving into a system I like to call the Fascist Beaurocracy that is it doesnt matter which person or party you vote for with your token democratic right stupid rules laws and a desire to inflict control over the population is pushed down from an excess of public servants that are trying to justify their existance. China censors their internet very heavily and political control is still very strong however they are moving rapidly. I have never felt more free, more safe and more respected as a human being in my life than when i was living in China. The west could learn alot from this culture.
I have lived and worked all over the world and increasingly in recent times I find that while China as well as other developing nations are embracing a free market, the western nations / developed nations are moving into a system I like to call the Fascist Beaurocracy that is it doesnt matter which person or party you vote for with your token democratic right stupid rules laws and a desire to inflict control over the population is pushed down from an excess of public servants that are trying to justify their existance. China censors their internet very heavily and political control is still very strong however they are moving rapidly. I have never felt more free, more safe and more respected as a human being in my life than when i was living in China. The west could learn alot from this culture.
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Canon EF to Sony NEX Adaptor with Electronic Aperture Control
« on: January 18, 2012, 12:10:45 AM »
I doubt kenko will be far behind and they will produce one that costs half as much
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Software & Accessories / Re: EdMika adapter launch - 0.5mm FD-EOS dual-orientation adapter for super-teles
« on: January 17, 2012, 11:49:18 PM »i sent you a PM
Oops, sent your adapter to a different Island. No, all is well and your address is correct on the shipment.
sweet!
also for anyone looking at these lenses i found this link which has some good info and specs on the 600 and 800
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/canon/fdresources/fdlenses/6800mm.htm
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Software & Accessories / Re: EdMika adapter launch - 0.5mm FD-EOS dual-orientation adapter for super-teles
« on: January 17, 2012, 11:24:16 PM »
i sent you a PM
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Software & Accessories / Re: EdMika adapter launch - 0.5mm FD-EOS dual-orientation adapter for super-teles
« on: January 17, 2012, 10:53:37 PM »
Is there any risk of the 5Dmk2 mirror interacting with the adaptor for the 600 f4.5? my lens arrived yesterday and is in mint condition glass is all clear, no paint missing other than a little under the foot. the lens cap is badly perished and needs to be replaced and the case is in good condition, it came with a UV filter, I amssuming that the apperture needs to have the adapter engaged before it will actually operate? becasue without it connected to anything there is no change when turning the aperture ring. also when pointed down the focus moves probably due to the element weight. So overall pretty happy with the condition of it. Now just waiting for the adapter to arrive so i can play with it. I've put the EG-S precision matte focus screen in the 5d2 so will see how it goes
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Software & Accessories / Re: Third party batteries for 5DII ?
« on: January 17, 2012, 07:04:42 PM »
i have a couple of cheap ebay ones, I dont think they last as long but i havent tested them properly, they do tend to last a full day of moderate shooting though
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Lenses / Re: Recommendation For Long Lenses
« on: January 17, 2012, 05:31:55 PM »I have ruled out taking the 100-400 as it is too soft.
May be I'm quite biased about the 100-400, since it is a lens I adore. I'm afraid you get a bad example of it and that is a shame, since, I know that for personal experience in photosafari in SA, the 100-400 has the perfect zoom range for the business. By the way, what do you mean by 'soft'? Is the following image (100-400 at 300) soft for you? (Unfortunately I had to resize it to allow uploading it, loosing a lot of IQ)
P.S. I think the following article could be very useful.
http://www.canonrumors.com/tech-articles/this-lens-is-soft-and-other-myths/
I'm very well aware that the 100-400's are not all created equal. There are good ones out there and there are bad ones. I agree the focal length is awesome for a safari. But what made me stop using MY 100-400 altogether is when I tried to micro adjust it, the output was too soft that I wasn't even able to find the sharpest point. I do own the 70-300L also but I opted for the 70-200 f/2.8L II along with the 300mm f/2.8L II instead because I can put converters on both of these lenses, their faster and sharper.
As for TexPhoto's idea of zooming with feet, I'm just crazy enough to do that but I want to be able to shoot again the next day not being the days kill. I love a wide angle, I like getting right into my subjects face but they won't let me in Africa for some reason.
Actually they do, in many of the south african private game parks you can go on guarded hikes with several armed guards and spotters who are in radio contact so they can take you directly to the animals, i have never done one but would love to, they are definately not cheap and there is still more risk than shooting from within a vehicle however it allows you to get angles you simly cannot achieve from a vehicle. i'm going to look into it for a trip next year.